Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:19:20 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:12 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054582
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-cyclohexylformamide
DescriptionN-cyclohexylformamide is a member of the amide chemical class, characterized by the presence of a cyclohexyl group attached to the nitrogen of the formamide functional group. Its chemical structure features a cyclohexane ring connected to a carbonyl group (C=O) and an amine (NH2), making it a simple yet significant organic compound. In biological contexts, N-cyclohexylformamide has been identified as a contaminant in tire leachate, influencing the deposition of various compounds in environmental samples (PMID:39622354 ). It has also been recognized as a potential typing biomarker, demonstrating predictive performance alongside other metabolites (PMID:38615366 ). Additionally, this compound plays a role in altering antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) dynamics in pore water, highlighting its impact on microbial ecology (PMID:38147751 ). In synthetic applications, N-cyclohexylformamide has been utilized in the development of chiral selectors for enantiomeric separation, exhibiting superior chiral recognition capabilities compared to other derivatives (PMID:29246422 ). Furthermore, it is produced through the enzymatic hydration of cyclohexyl isocyanide, showcasing its relevance in organic synthesis (PMID:11306561 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
FormamidocyclohexaneChEBI
N-CyclohexylformamidChEBI
N-FormylcyclohexylamineChEBI
N-ZyklohexylformamidChEBI
CYCLOHEXYLFORMAMIDEChEBI
Molecular FormulaC7H13NO
Average Mass127.1842
Monoisotopic Mass127.099714043
IUPAC NameN-cyclohexylformamide
Traditional Namecyclohexylformamide
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
O=CNC1CCCCC1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H13NO/c9-6-8-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h6-7H,1-5H2,(H,8,9)
InChI KeySWGXDLRCJNEEGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N